What is the 6.5 x 47 Lapua?

The 6.5 x 47 Lapua is a factory rifle cartridge in the Lapua family, introduced in 2006.

What bullet diameter does the 6.5 x 47 Lapua use?

The 6.5 x 47 Lapua uses a bullet diameter of 0.264 inches.

What cartridges are in the Lapua family?

The Lapua family includes the 6.5 x 47 Lapua and other related cartridges. Browse the full family on OpenCartridge.

6.5 x 47 Lapua

Rifle Factory

Family	Lapua
Year	2006

Dimensions (inches)

Bullet Ø	0.264

Muzzle Velocity across 18 loads: Avg 2771 fps Min 2539 fps Max 3195 fps

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143.00gr Hornady Hollow Point (HP) — 35.20gr

by imported_data · Aug 12, 2026

2557 fps

2.7650 OAL"

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140.00gr Berger Other — 36.30gr

by imported_data · Aug 12, 2026

2639 fps

2.8100 OAL"

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130.00gr Sierra Match — 37.50gr

by imported_data · Aug 12, 2026

2758 fps

2.7250 OAL"

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129.00gr Nosler Other — 36.90gr

by imported_data · Aug 12, 2026

2737 fps

2.7600 OAL"

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120.00gr Sierra Soft Point (SP) — 38.40gr

by imported_data · Aug 12, 2026

2836 fps

2.5700 OAL"

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100.00gr Sierra Hollow Point (HP) — 41.30gr

by imported_data · Aug 12, 2026

3137 fps

2.5400 OAL"

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143.00gr Hornady Hollow Point (HP) — 36.20gr

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2591 fps

2.7650 OAL"

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140.00gr Berger Other — 37.10gr

by imported_data · Aug 12, 2026

2657 fps

2.8100 OAL"

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130.00gr Sierra Match — 37.80gr

by imported_data · Aug 12, 2026

2768 fps

2.7250 OAL"

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129.00gr Nosler Other — 37.80gr

by imported_data · Aug 12, 2026

2781 fps

2.7600 OAL"

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120.00gr Sierra Soft Point (SP) — 39.70gr

by imported_data · Aug 12, 2026

2892 fps

2.5700 OAL"

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100.00gr Nosler Boat Tail (BT) — 41.60gr

by imported_data · Aug 12, 2026

3195 fps

2.6700 OAL"

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143.00gr Hornady Hollow Point (HP) — 37.40gr

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2539 fps

2.7650 OAL"

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140.00gr Berger Other — 38.80gr

by imported_data · Aug 12, 2026

2621 fps

2.8100 OAL"

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130.00gr Sierra Match — 39.60gr

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2717 fps

2.7250 OAL"

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129.00gr Nosler Other — 39.30gr

by imported_data · Aug 12, 2026

2709 fps

2.7600 OAL"

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120.00gr Sierra Soft Point (SP) — 41.20gr

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2827 fps

2.5700 OAL"

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100.00gr Sierra Hollow Point (HP) — 41.50gr

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2915 fps

2.5400 OAL"

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